Group Fitness Instructors

Angela

Certifications: Zumba Basic Steps 1

Major: Civil and Environmental Engineering- Geotechnical PrimaryFitness Philosophy: “Do something well because it matters to you. Do something well because you can inspire others. Do something well because we’re stronger together. It’s the effort that counts.”

Billie

Blanka

Major: Materials Science and EngineeringFitness Philosophy: “Find a program you love and you will thrive. Exercise is all about finding what works for you!”

Christine

Certifications: POUND, BODYPUMP

Major: English PhDFitness Philosophy: “Fitness should be fun and rewarding! I believe in working out for self-empowerment. If you choose fitness activities that make you feel strong and confident, fitness will become a stress-releasing habit, not a burden.”

Coltrane

Certifications: BODYATTACK

Major: Media and Cinema StudiesFitness Philosophy: “We’re in this together.”

Courtney

Certifications: ACE Group Fitness, RIPPED, BODYPUMP

Major: MBAFitness Philosophy: “Strive to be better today than you were yesterday”

Dan

Certifications: Les Mills, ACE, AFFA, NASM

Major: EmployedFitness Philosophy: “Let’s just move!”

Gwendolyn

Certifications: Iyengar Yoga Instructor

Major: Medicine/Community Health MD/PhDFitness Philosophy: “Physical health is not a commodity to be bargained for, nor can it be swallowed in the form of drugs and pills – it has to be earned through sweat. It is something that we must build up”

Jeanne

Certifications: Aqua Fit

Major: RetiredFitness Philosophy: “My fitness philosophy is all about ageless movement and feeling confident about exercise. Aqua fit exercise gives participants support and friendship which gives incentive to return to class week after week.”

Kelsey

Certifications: Spinning, BODYPUMP, TRX

Major: Neuroscience PhDFitness Philosophy: “Being physically active is one of the most important gifts you can give to yourself, so find activities you love and create a routine that works for you!”

Lauren

Certifications: BODYFLOW, PulsePointe BARRE

Major: Psychology PhDFitness Philosophy: “Fitness should be fun, so you will stick with it and get stronger and healthier.”

Lila

Maria

Certifications: BODYPUMP, BODYJAM, BODYFLOW, CXWORX, SH'BAM

Major: Graduated from EIU with a Major in General Studies, Minor in PsychologyFitness Philosophy: “Working out should be FUN and CHALLENGING! At the end of every session, you should feel PROUD of all you’ve accomplished!”